Guide: Apply for financial aid to promote gender equality in the workplace
The Confederation supports projects on gender equality in the workplace with an annual sum of around 4.5 million francs. The Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) is responsible for awarding the financial aid. In this guide, applicants will find information on the submission of projects and on the implementation and completion of their project.
Financial aid for projects on gender equality in the workplace
Switzerland does not allow discrimination based on gender in the workplace. This is stipulated by the Federal Act on Gender Equality. The Confederation supports projects that aim to promote true gender equality in the workplace in practice and awards financial aid of around 4.5 million francs annually for this purpose. The Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) is responsible for awarding this financial aid.